November 17, 2025 Lithium price surges in China after Ganfeng chairman predicts 2026 demand boom The most-traded lithium carbonate contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange rose 9%.
November 16, 2025 China rare earths deal ‘hopefully’ done by Thanksgiving, Bessent says Bessent also disputed a recent Wall Street Journal report that said Chinese officials planned to restrict access to rare earths.
November 14, 2025 Climate talks turn to risks of extracting critical minerals For the first time, countries have included language on critical minerals — and the risks associated with their extraction and processing — in a draft decision.
November 14, 2025 Zimbabwe’s spodumene exports jump 27% despite weak lithium prices Africa's top lithium producer exported 1 million metric tons of spodumene concentrate between January and September.
November 14, 2025 East Africa Metals sites hit by illegal mining: report Company denies involvement in any illegal activity and rejects claims that its Chinese partners financed or carried out artisanal operations.
November 14, 2025 China and US yet to agree rare earth deal weeks after talks The two sides have given their teams until the end of November to agree on terms for “general licenses” that China pledged to offer for US-bound exports.
November 13, 2025 Chinese battery material makers push for higher prices as cobalt rally hits supply chain Makers of nickel-manganese-cobalt (NCM) precursors have sought higher offers for long-term contracts in recent week.
November 13, 2025 Morgan Stanley questioned by US House panel over Zijin Gold IPO in Hong Kong The bank's underwriting of Zijin Gold International's IPO placed it and its US investors at risk of regulatory, financial and reputational harm, said a US House of Representatives committee.
November 13, 2025 Glencore said to invest in Chinese aluminum smelter’s IPO Chuangxin Industries Holdings plans to start taking investor orders as soon as Friday for an IPO that may fetch about $700 million.
November 13, 2025 China to offer platinum stockpile data as market tightens The inventories will provide a valuable glimpse into supply and demand trends in one of the world’s biggest markets.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
